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Posted inBurien News

BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026

On the 4th of July, when the City of Des Moines celebrates the USA’s 250th birthday (it doesn’t look a day older than 175!), BAT Theatre will be there reading […]

Posted inBurien News

City of Burien reminds residents that all 4th of July fireworks are illegal, fines reach $5,000

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

State seeks public input on proposed toll discount program for SR 509 and SR 167

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 24, 2026June 25, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Last call at City Hall: deadline to apply for vacant Burien City Council seat is this Friday, June 26

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council challenges Sea-Tac Airport expansion, eyes data center moratorium, seeks applicants for vacant seat & more

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien, Des Moines Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

by Sarah ToceJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien residents can receive free air purifiers at event on Thursday, June 18

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to hear airport expansion update, discuss data center moratorium & more on Monday, June 15

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

CALL FOR ARTISTS: City of Burien seeking light artists for 2026 Arts-A-Glow festival on Saturday, Sept. 12

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 11, 2026June 11, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Southbound SR 509 ramp closure expected in Burien June 10-11

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026
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Posted inFeatured Post

World Cup watch parties kick off this week in Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and South King County

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien minimum wage debate takes unusual turn as initiative supporters back business owners’ concerns

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferJune 8, 2026June 9, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien to celebrate ‘Summer of Soccer’ with special fútbol/soccer flag raising on Thursday, June 11

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council advances transit plans, investment strategy and vacancy process at Monday’s meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayJune 2, 2026June 3, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council to discuss filling seat vacated by Linda Akey, transit & more at June 1 meeting

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 29, 2026May 30, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Cities of Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac denied more time to review airport SAMP impacts

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 21, 2026May 22, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Burien City Council repeals minimum wage ordinance, sparks new round of confusion

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026
Posted inFeatured Post

Appeal hearing set for this Friday, May 22 in fight to save historic Masonic Home in Des Moines

Avatar photoby Scott SchaeferMay 20, 2026May 20, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Farewell to Linda Akey, BEDP vision and repeal of minimum wage ordinance mark pivotal night at Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby Mellow DeTrayMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Judge rules in favor of City of Burien in public records lawsuit over city manager evaluation

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

City of Burien to raise Pride Flag for sixth consecutive year on Thursday, June 4

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Minimum wage rules, economic development & more on agenda for Monday’s Burien City Council meeting

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

REPORT: Gun violence homicides drop to single digits for first time in 9 years

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026
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Posted inBurien News

Court orders City of Burien to submit withheld documents on city manager evaluation for judicial review

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

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May 22
May 22 - July 21

Public comment period for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for airport SAMP runs through July 21

Jun 26
June 26 @ 10:00 am - June 27 @ 5:00 pm

Neighborhood Vintage Sale will be June 26 & 27 in Normandy Park

Jun 26
4:00 pm

Deadline to apply for vacant Burien City Council seat is Friday, June 26

Jun 26
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

‘On the road again’ is theme for 7 Stories event on Friday, June 26

Jun 27
June 27 @ 9:00 am - June 28 @ 4:00 pm

‘Free Tree Point’ Giveaway Days returns weekend of June 27 & 28 to Three Tree Point

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